02909 ZIP Code
Cranston, Rhode island
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02909 |
| City/Town: | Cranston |
| County: | Providence |
| State: | Rhode island |
| Population: | 42,629 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,085 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,742 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,404 |
| Median Home Value: | $251,100 |
| Land Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.8181, -71.4518 |
Population Information (02909 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,629 | -- |
| Male: | 20,391 | 47.8% |
| Female: | 22,238 | 52.2% |
| Median Age: | 30.8 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 2,717 | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,944 | 9.3% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,838 | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,789 | 6.5% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,184 | 9.8% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,831 | 18.4% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,792 | 13.6% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,132 | 12.0% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,677 | 3.9% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,578 | 3.7% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,505 | 5.9% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,169 | 2.7% |
| 85 years and over: | 473 | 1.1% |
Housing Information (02909 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $251,100 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,152 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 18,404 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,108 | 82.1% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,296 | 17.9% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,809 | 38.4% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,299 | 61.6% |
Educational Attainment (02909 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,157 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,252 | 12.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,485 | 5.7% |
| High school graduate: | 10,108 | 38.6% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,084 | 15.6% |
| Associate degree: | 1,381 | 5.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,551 | 13.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,296 | 8.8% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.9% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.4% |
Income Information (02909 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,085 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,291 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,215 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,742 / yr. |
Employment (02909 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,433 | -- |
| Employed: | 20,293 | 91.0% |
| Unemployed: | 2,012 | 9.0% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,210 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,333 | 85.4% |
| Government workers: | 1,843 | 9.1% |
| Self-employed: | 1,104 | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02909 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,811 | 39.4% |
| Black or African American: | 7,884 | 18.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 244 | 0.6% |
| Asian: | 1,594 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 27 | 0.1% |
| Some other race: | 8,390 | 19.7% |
| Two or more races: | 7,679 | 18.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 15,116 | 35.5% |
| Mexican: | 23,272 | 54.6% |
| Puerto Rican: | 246 | 0.6% |
| Cuban: | 4,291 | 10.1% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 135 | 0.3% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 18,600 | 43.6% |
Income Distribution (02909 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,022 | 6.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,056 | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,217 | 8.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,076 | 7.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,100 | 13.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,923 | 19.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,033 | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,241 | 14.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 785 | 5.2% |
| $200,000 or more: | 655 | 4.3% |
Commute to Work (02909 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,777 | 67.9% |
| Carpooled: | 2,251 | 11.1% |
| Public transportation: | 605 | 3.0% |
| Walked: | 679 | 3.3% |
| Other means: | 426 | 2.1% |
| Worked from home: | 1,840 | 9.1% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- |
Industry (02909 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.2% |
| Construction: | 1,143 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,601 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade: | 375 | 1.8% |
| Retail trade: | 2,225 | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,058 | 5.2% |
| Information: | 170 | 0.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,296 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,953 | 14.6% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,776 | 23.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,149 | 10.6% |
| Other services: | 999 | 4.9% |
| Public administration: | 505 | 2.5% |
Poverty Status (02909 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (02909 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,030 | 91.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,417 | 50.2% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,235 | 49.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,430 | 8.0% |
Benefits & Assistance (02909 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,712 | 77.5% |
| Social Security income: | 4,031 | 26.7% |
| Retirement income: | 1,864 | 12.3% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,320 | 8.7% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 2,544 | 16.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,719 | 31.2% |
Housing Types (02909 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,585 | 19.5% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 491 | 2.7% |
| 2 units: | 3,687 | 20.0% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 6,290 | 34.2% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,178 | 6.4% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 680 | 3.7% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,463 | 13.4% |
| Mobile home: | 30 | 0.2% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (02909 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 142 | 0.8% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 695 | 3.8% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,119 | 6.1% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,356 | 7.4% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,578 | 8.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 939 | 5.1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,210 | 6.6% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,003 | 5.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 10,362 | 56.3% |
Bedrooms (02909 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 618 | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,742 | 20.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,110 | 38.6% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,616 | 30.5% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 998 | 5.4% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 320 | 1.7% |
Heating Fuel (02909 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,661 | 77.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 446 | 3.0% |
| Electricity: | 1,707 | 11.3% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,066 | 7.1% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 2 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.2% |
| Other fuel: | 79 | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 113 | 0.7% |
Vehicles Available (02909 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,195 | 14.5% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,819 | 45.1% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,393 | 29.1% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,701 | 11.3% |
Home Value Distribution (02909 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 157 | 2.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 155 | 2.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 293 | 5.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 786 | 13.5% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,763 | 47.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,337 | 23.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 318 | 5.5% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (02909 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,758 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $824 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,152 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.93 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.70 |
Households (02909 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,108 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,684 | 31.0% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,566 | 17.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,122 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,523 | 36.6% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,683 | 37.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,422 | 22.7% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- |
Marital Status (02909 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,132 | -- |
| Never married: | 9,356 | 58.0% |
| Now married: | 5,613 | 34.8% |
| Separated: | 253 | 1.6% |
| Widowed: | 697 | 4.3% |
| Divorced: | 9,205 | 57.1% |
School Enrollment (02909 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,614 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 347 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten: | 657 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,287 | 45.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,315 | 19.9% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,008 | 25.9% |
Veterans & Disability (02909 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,154 | -- |
| Veterans: | 660 | 2.1% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,460 | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,119 | 12.1% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 386 | 7.5% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,255 | 63.6% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,478 | 28.9% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02909 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,189 | 89.6% |
| Different house: | 3,781 | 8.9% |
| Same county: | 2,000 | 52.9% |
| Different county: | 1,351 | 35.7% |
| Different state: | 1,135 | 30.0% |
| Abroad: | 430 | 11.4% |
Place of Birth (02909 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,760 | 67.5% |
| Foreign born: | 2,610 | 6.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,869 | 531.4% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,869 | 531.4% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,869 | 531.4% |
| Asia: | 479 | 18.4% |
| Africa: | 1,228 | 47.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 11,446 | 438.5% |
| Northern America: | 120 | 4.6% |
Language Spoken at Home (02909 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,912 | -- |
| English only: | 18,470 | 46.3% |
| Language other than English: | 21,442 | 53.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 18,328 | 45.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,158 | 2.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,023 | 2.6% |
| Other languages: | 933 | 2.3% |
Computers & Internet (02909 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,108 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,663 | 90.4% |
Cranston, RI02909